The New York Times’s daily brainteaser, Connections, is back with a fresh puzzle for June 5th, 2024. Are you ready to flex your mental muscles and sort these words into their correct categories?
Stuck and need a nudge in the right direction? Here are some hints to get you started on today’s (June 5th, 2024) puzzle.
Also read: How to play NYT Connections? Tips and Tricks
Today’s words
The game provides 16 words divided into four categories. Each category has a specific theme that links the four words within it. The challenge lies in identifying that hidden connection. Today’s 16 words are:
- NICE
- RING
- STYLE
- POINT
- KIND
- STICK
- TENDER
- MESSAGE
- SWEET
- TYPE
- DRIFT
- SICK
- SORT
- WING
- COOL
- IDEA
Also read: NYT Connections Hint: June 4
Connections hint for today (June 5th, 2024)
Here are some general hints to get you started on today’s NYT Connections puzzle:
- Yellow group: Think slang and how teenagers might describe something awesome.
- Green group: This group is all about classification. Imagine organising things, like separating clothes by type.
- Blue group: This category is all about things you might find on a ship or words related to navigation.
- Purple group: Look for words that describe a specific type of food item, particularly something enjoyed as an appetiser.
SPOILER ALERT!
Connections categories for today (June 5th, 2024)
If you’re still stumped after tackling the hints, here’s a sneak peek at the categories for today’s June 5th puzzle:
- Yellow category: “AWESOME!”
- Green category: VARIETY
- Blue category: GIST
- Purple category: FRIED APPETIZER, INFORMALLY
SPOILER ALERT!
NYT Connections answers for June 5th
If you’re still stuck and want to see the answers, here are answers for today’s puzzle:
- Yellow group: COOL, NICE, SICK, SWEET
- Green group: KIND, SORT, STYLE, TYPE
- Blue group: DRIFT, IDEA, MESSAGE, POINT
- Purple group:Â RING, STICK, TENDER, WING

The NYT Connections is a great way to sharpen your vocabulary and critical thinking skills. With a little perseverance, you’ll be a Connections pro in no time. Remember, the beauty of Connections is in the final moment when you crack the code.
Also read: NYT Connections Hint: June 3

